Former President Donald Trump’s vision for education centres on a bold and controversial goal: eliminating what he perceives as ‘wokeness’ and ‘left-wing indoctrination’ from America’s schools. Framing education as a battleground for cultural values, Trump aims to reshape curricula, policies, and teaching approaches to align with his belief in promoting “patriotic education” and traditional American values.
The president-elect’s education agenda is a direct response to cultural debates reshaping America’s schools. Aiming to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports, forbid classroom discussions on gender identity and structural racism, and abolish diversity and inclusion offices, this vision reflects a broader push to align educational policies with conservative ideals.
Trump’s education plan vows to cut funding for schools that oppose his policies. He pledges to defund institutions promoting critical race theory, transgender issues, or other content he deems inappropriate. Additionally, he has promised to withhold funding from schools enforcing vaccine or …